Wife ‘Forces’ Husband to Buy Lotto Ticket, They Win $2.4M

Author Anne Erickson

November 15th, 2021 11:23 AM

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Husbands out there, if there’s ever been more evidence to follow your wife’s advice, this is it. A happy couple recently scored $2.4 million, and it’s all thanks to the husband following his wife’s good advice.

The couple from Jackson, Missouri, recently scored $2.4 million, according to a press release from the Official Missouri Lottery. As the story goes, they were driving home when the wife urged her husband to stop by a local store to buy a lottery ticket.

“My wife forced me to pull over and buy a Lottery ticket because I was wanting to get home and watch the football game,” the husband told the Official Missouri Lottery. “So I pulled over and bought the Lottery ticket out of frustration.”

He purchased a Lotto Quick Pick ticket at Casey’s General Store, located in Buckner Tarnsey Road, in Grain Valley. And, yes, they won the $2.4 million. How should they spend the money?

Some Things We Love About Fall in Michigan:

Donuts: Donuts on a cool, breezy fall day? Yes, please.
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Haunted houses: Michigan has some of the best haunted houses in the country. Erebus in Pontiac and Michigan’s Eloise Asylum in Westland are favorites, but there are plenty more.
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Football and tailgating: Fall and football go hand-in-hand. What’s better than getting together with friends on a crisp fall day for some pre-game shenanigans and then watching the big game?
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Fall leaves and colors: Michigan is home of some of the most brilliant colors during the autumn months. It’s the perfect season for a scenic road trip!
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Pumpkin everything: Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year, not just in Michigan, but across the U.S. Pumpkin everything simply tastes better in a state that has a real fall, though, like Michigan.
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Pumpkin patches: The Midwest is the perfect spot to visit local pumpkin patches and cider mills. Looking for the perfect pumpkin? Michigan has you covered. Three Cedars Farm in Northville, Michigan, is considered one of the best places to find a pumpkin in the U.S.
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Apple picking: As with pumpkin patches, Michigan has tons of great apple orchards and cider mills to find the tastiest, most flavorful apples around.
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Michigan beer: Michigan has some great seasonal beers that embrace autumn, such as Short’s Brewing’s Pure Michigan Autumn IPA. Cheers!
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Bonfires: Michigan falls offer the perfect weather for late-night bonfires, especially if s’mores are involved. I mean, can you really have a bonfire without s’more?
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Hiking and trails: Hiking enthusiasts can really enjoy Michigan year-round, even in the winter, but there’s something extra special about taking a hike on one of Michigan’s scenic trails as the leaves are changing color.
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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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Wife ‘Forces’ Husband to Buy Lotto Ticket, They Win $2.4M

Some Things We Love About Fall in Michigan:

Donuts: Donuts on a cool, breezy fall day? Yes, please.

Haunted houses: Michigan has some of the best haunted houses in the country. Erebus in Pontiac and Michigan’s Eloise Asylum in Westland are favorites, but there are plenty more.

Football and tailgating: Fall and football go hand-in-hand. What’s better than getting together with friends on a crisp fall day for some pre-game shenanigans and then watching the big game?

Fall leaves and colors: Michigan is home of some of the most brilliant colors during the autumn months. It’s the perfect season for a scenic road trip!

Pumpkin everything: Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year, not just in Michigan, but across the U.S. Pumpkin everything simply tastes better in a state that has a real fall, though, like Michigan.

Pumpkin patches: The Midwest is the perfect spot to visit local pumpkin patches and cider mills. Looking for the perfect pumpkin? Michigan has you covered. Three Cedars Farm in Northville, Michigan, is considered one of the best places to find a pumpkin in the U.S.

Apple picking: As with pumpkin patches, Michigan has tons of great apple orchards and cider mills to find the tastiest, most flavorful apples around.

Michigan beer: Michigan has some great seasonal beers that embrace autumn, such as Short’s Brewing’s Pure Michigan Autumn IPA. Cheers!

Bonfires: Michigan falls offer the perfect weather for late-night bonfires, especially if s’mores are involved. I mean, can you really have a bonfire without s’more?

Hiking and trails: Hiking enthusiasts can really enjoy Michigan year-round, even in the winter, but there’s something extra special about taking a hike on one of Michigan’s scenic trails as the leaves are changing color.

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